Air Force cops maintaining law and order in Kabul, Afghanistan Published May 31, 2011 By Task Force Yankee Public Affairs KABUL, Afghanistan -- Since arriving in Afghanistan in March 2011, the 20 members of the Air Force's Security Forces have remained quite busy. They are a part of the joint expeditionary tasking of maintaining law and order for all four U.S. military services and more than 30 North Atlantic Treaty Organization counties located at 15 forward operating bases and camps within Kabul, Afghanistan. These SF members are not only busy rounding up criminals, but are also intricately involved in protecting their camps against insurgent attacks and insider threats. This became true April 2, 2011, when Camp Phoenix was attacked by insurgents who had suicide vests, rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire. During the attack, the SF stationed on Camp Phoenix responded as a back-up force for the Soldiers working the perimeter. "The SF mission has always been to defend air bases from attack," said Master Sgt. Chuck Desaulniers, Camp Phoenix Provost non-commissioned officer in charge, from Dover AFB, Del. "Therefore, our sweep and clear teams expertly moved out and cleared their assigned areas, ensuring no enemy penetrations." The midpoint of their six-month tour is fast approaching and all of them are looking forward to the day they step back onto US soil to greet their friends and family. "The troops are doing a fantastic job and are very motivated," said Kabul Base Cluster Provost Marshal Maj. John Newton. "But as anyone could guess, we are all looking forward to going home to be with our friends and families."